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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 423.51 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 423.51 and 166.71 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 423.51 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/423.51 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 423.51 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 70,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,603.35/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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